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EU defence ministers meeting
Russia is escalating from hybrid threats to 'kinetic' attacks on Europe, EU ministers hear 
Russian incursions in Romania, Latvia, Estonia, and Germany were cited as Helen McEntee and Kaja Kallas spoke at the EU defence ministers' informal meeting in Wicklow

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned
Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned
Defence minister Helen McEntee said Ireland’s defence budget will continue rising as EU ministers discuss security threats facing Europe

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Inside the Defence Forces operation helping gardaí secure Ireland’s EU Presidency
New joint structures give Garda commanders real-time access to Defence Forces intelligence and land, sea and air capabilities during major events

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

European Union Flags
Irish Examiner view: 'Strength through unity' must have substance
The gap between European declarations and European action has often been glaring

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Defence and competitiveness must be at the core of European budget
Defence and competitiveness must be at the core of European budget
Decades of shared European endeavour have created the everyday, integrated lives we enjoy - that is worth protecting 

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Indian people attacked in Ireland
Calls for probe after surge of US-based messages targeting Ireland's Indian community
The campaign involved messages being sent to the Ireland India Council’s social media platforms and the phone number listed on its website

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Garda pursuit training could face delays due to EU presidency events, AGSI warns
Garda pursuit training could face delays due to EU presidency events, AGSI warns
AGSI deputy general secretary Kevin Bolger says resources and major international events could put pressure on planned pursuit training

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Irish EU Presidency
State spends over €70k on opening ceremony for EU presidency
Food for a 'high-end canapé reception' for 450 people cost almost €11,750

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Afghanistan
Ireland did not take part in talks with Taliban — justice minister
Jim O’Callaghan confirms controversial meeting with Afghanistan's extremist leadership took place under auspices of previous EU presidency

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Spain Ceuta
Irish Examiner view: EU needs a united approach on immigration 
Last week’s influx of some 60,000 people into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta presents Ireland with a challenge as current holder of the EU presidency

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Irish EU Presidency
Ursula Von der Leyen urges stronger EU borders after crisis in Ceuta
Ireland to convene meeting of interior minister as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called for stronger border protections and the use of physical barriers where necessary following the mass arrival of people to Ceuta

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner
Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner
Sarah El Haïry was speaking in Dublin after France adopted laws banning access to social media for children under the age of 15

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ireland to fight for fishing industry in upcoming EU budget, marine minister says
Ireland to fight for fishing industry in upcoming EU budget, marine minister says
Meeting of EU fisheries ministers in Cork told Irish fishing industry in crisis, with current quotas making it difficult for the sector to survive

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

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Government clears path for purchase of long-range military radar system
Helen McEntee said Ireland expects to have the first elements of a new primary radar capability in place next year, with the full system operational by the end of 2028

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Warning of delays in Cork amid increased Garda presence and restrictions around City Hall
Warning of delays in Cork amid increased Garda presence and restrictions around City Hall
There is an increased garda presence in the city centre to facilitate a second day of EU Presidency meetings

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Friedrich Merz visit to Ireland
Lost without translation: 300 extra civil servants hired but Taoiseach left with failing headset
An event at Farmleigh with German chancellor Friedrich Merz descended into farce when a series of malfunctioning translation headsets left Micheál Martin struggling to follow proceedings

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Chancellor Merz in Ireland
German chancellor rejects claims Irish activist Daniel Tatlow-Devally faces ‘show trial’
Concerns have been raised about the treatment of Daniel Tatlow-Devally in custody, with politicians from both Government and opposition parties calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to send observers to hearings in the Ulm 5 trial

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital
Israel targeting hospitals and doctors in Palestine 'part of the genocide', Helen McEntee told
Irish Health Care Workers for Palestine called for Ireland to ensure the EU-Israel Association is suspended during its six-month EU presidency

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Motorists warned of Cork traffic restrictions during EU Presidency fisheries meetings
Motorists warned of Cork traffic restrictions during EU Presidency fisheries meetings
Temporary road restrictions, enhanced security measures and drone detection systems will be in place during the two-day fisheries summit

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland
Taoiseach to express solidarity with victims of Berlin Pride attack during meeting with chancellor
The meeting in Dublin comes during Ireland’s six-month presidency of the EU Council with items including the EU’s next long-term budget, competitiveness, and enlargement set to be discussed.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Ireland's EU presidency must reclaim housing as a democratic project
Ireland's EU presidency must reclaim housing as a democratic project
Debate on housing and who has access to it is being rapidly filled by far-right extremists — Ireland can use this opportunity to shape an inclusive discourse, writes Valesca Lima

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Child Care Law Reporting Project
'Profits of tech industry being put before the rights of children'
European Parliament criticised for failing to find permanent solution to combat spread of child sexual abuse material through private online communications

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

John O'Brennan: Ireland could be crucial to Montenegro's EU accession chances
John O'Brennan: Ireland could be crucial to Montenegro's EU accession chances
Like Ireland in 1973, Montenegro is small, peripheral and insecure, in a world of increasingly volatile international relations and a multilateral order in retreat

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Social media ban for children under 16
Panel’s report backs EU-wide minimum age for social media use
European Commission-appointed experts back minimum age until tech companies introduce safety design features to protect children and adolescents

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
New IRA suspected Garda resources were stretched by EU Presidency before explosives interception
Two people remain in custody after counter-terrorism officers intercepted an explosive device during a joint cross-border security operation

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
Government urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
Politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Trump US Lebanon
Trump imposes fresh tariffs on more than 80 countries, including EU member states
The new tariffs will replace a 10% global duty set to expire on Friday, and comes as after the US supreme court declared many of the earlier levies were illegal

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina refinery
'No adverse findings' in Aughinish Alumina report but lack of internal data since Russia invaded Ukraine, says Burke
"The Department has engaged with other jurisdictions including Sweden and Ukraine and conducted its own research" 

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine
Aughinish Alumina review finds no conclusive evidence of Russia weapons link
Taoiseach announces additional €125m in support for Ukraine as discussions focus on sanctions and the Aughinish Alumina investigation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support
Micheál Martin visits Kyiv to discuss Ukraine, EU accession and Irish support
Visit to Ukraine includes meetings with political leaders, humanitarian organisations and the Irish community during Ireland's EU Presidency

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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Calls for Government to focus on simplifying digital regulations 
Technology Ireland warns that digital compliance costs for firms are mounting — surging by more than 50% since 2013 alone

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Ireland remains bottom of EU table for defence spending, new report shows
Ireland remains bottom of EU table for defence spending, new report shows
European Defence Agency figures show Ireland remains well below the EU average despite record increases in defence funding

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Older adults with intellectual disabilities face exclusion, TDs and senators to hear 
Older adults with intellectual disabilities face exclusion, TDs and senators to hear 
Oireachtas committee on disabilities will hear today how some are likely to experience 'frailty, exclusion, and complex health needs' far earlier than the rest of the population

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Ireland's drug approval system needs major overhaul
Ireland's drug approval system lags behind despite booming pharma sector
Ireland is lagging behind many of its fellow EU member states in providing medicines and specialised orphan drugs used to treat rare diseases — the EU presidency offers a chance for this country to make significant changes

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Michael McGrath: 'We have no option but to protect children online' 
Michael McGrath: 'We have no option but to protect children online' 
The European Justice Commissioner was speaking following the publication of a report calling for the EU to act on social media restrictions for those under 13,

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Russia sanctions are ‘priority’ for Irish presidency of EU says Helen McEntee
Russia sanctions are ‘priority’ for Irish presidency of EU says Helen McEntee
Minister McEntee is in Brussels to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia threaten to overshadow Ireland's EU presidency
Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia threaten to overshadow Ireland's EU presidency
Even if the export of alumina to Russia is barred, there may still be a market for the raw material

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

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Ireland urged to push permanent EU online child sexual abuse detection rules
Children's Rights Alliance says Ireland should use its EU presidency to secure lasting protections while balancing online privacy rights

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Construction stock
Can the EU solve Ireland's housing crisis?
The EU's affordable housing plan calls for major reforms to State aid rules and simplification to make it easier for houses to be built. Actually getting more homes delivered, however, is down to the Irish Government

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Irish Examiner view: International speeches are only one measure of leadership
Irish Examiner view: International speeches are only one measure of leadership
Ireland has earned international respect because it has often been willing to articulate uncomfortable truths. That should not be taken for granted

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Minister denies Aughinish Alumina controversy dominating EU presidency
Minister denies Aughinish Alumina controversy dominating EU presidency
Thomas Byrne said Ireland has been proactive on sanctions against Russia and pushed back on the level of attention received by alumina exports

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium
Ireland to be referred to EU Court of Justice for failing to implement cybersecurity directive
EU Commission says the Network and Information Security (NIS) 2 Directive strengthens cybersecurity across 18 critical sectors, including health, energy, and transport

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

European Parliament votes to ban export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain
European Parliament votes to ban export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain
Government must consider nationalising the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick to prevent exports to Russia, says Fianna Fáil MEP

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Gardaí in Cork worked with French police drone experts for first EU Presidency meeting
Gardaí in Cork worked with French police drone experts for first EU Presidency meeting
The experienced drone operators were 'integrated into a Garda operational team' according to a European Commission body charged with strengthening the protection of public places

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

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